Pestiside residue Chlorpyriphos in fennel seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Fennel seeds from India have a small amount of a pesticide called chlorpyrifos. This is a chemical sometimes used to kill bugs.
What's happening? Finland found this pesticide in fennel seeds from India. They stopped the seeds from coming into the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought fennel seeds from India, they might have this pesticide. Most people are not in danger.
What should I do? Throw away any fennel seeds from India. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Finland
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